Legal - Summer Hire 2026

Taco Family of Companies•Cranston, RI

13h•Onsite

About The Position

As a family-owned and operated company, we feel a special obligation to the employees who comprise our Taco family. We are committed to offering employees access to the tools necessary to live long and productive lives. We strive to instill in all of our employees: A positive mental attitude that helps us to be a leader in the industry, A commitment to building strong relationships, both inside and outside the organization, A desire to learn, grow, and contribute to moving our strategy forward, A need to create and to innovate. The Legal Summer Hire will provide administrative and project-based support to the Legal Department, working closely with the Associate General Counsel and Corporate Paralegal. This role offers hands-on experience in litigation support, contract processes, and legal operations. The Legal Summer Hire will assist with special projects, help maintain department systems and processes, and gain exposure to a broad range of corporate legal matters. This is a temporary, non-exempt position intended for individuals interested in exploring a career in law, legal operations, or corporate compliance.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from, an undergraduate program in Legal Studies, Business, Political Science, or related field
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

Assist with intake, logging, and distribution of legal correspondence, including service of process notifications
Support litigation matters by organizing case files, tracking deadlines, and assisting with discovery and document collection
Help prepare legal hold notices and maintain related tracking logs.
Coordinate notarizations and document legalizations as needed.
Assist with contract intake, filing, and organization in the company’s contract management system.
Support the Legal Team by gathering background documents and preparing template agreements.
Assist with maintaining contract templates and checklists under the guidance of the Associate General Counsel.
Assist with special projects that may include research, data gathering, process documentation, and preparation of presentation materials.
Support department initiatives such as legal technology updates, policy formatting, or resource organization.
Support process improvement initiatives by documenting workflows and creating quick-reference guides.
Provide general assistance to the Associate General Counsel, and other team members on ad hoc tasks as assigned.